In The Garden: Are this cherry trees?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by eptele, May 17, 2009.

  1. eptele

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    Would someone please help me to identify these two trees? Is this fruit eatable? Thanks!
     

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    I would say more like plums. If they are they should be edible.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Agree with plums. If they don't taste nice fresh, try making jam from them instead.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Purple-leaved plum.
     
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    Thanks guys! I'll take closeup pictures soon. Could someone help me with the species later?
     
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    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply. Right now the tree leaf is green. Will it turn purple?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Prunus cerasifera.

    The plums will be ripe in July or August.
     
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    Leaves will turn reddish-purple later in the year.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Not necessarily Prunus cerasifera. Could just as well be one of the hybrid purple-leaved plums, such as 'Trailblazer'. If really interested in trying to discover a variety name (for the original, larger tree at least) look for the Timber Press book Purpleleaf Plums by A.L. Jacobson. It may be at a library in your area.
     

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